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Aerospace...Up, Up, and Away
There's a fire in the cockpit. Smoke seeps quickly into the air ducts of the aircraft. The flight crew attempts to escape as quickly as possible, but sometimes that isn't enough. First responders are quick to examine the crew to prevent them from passing out due to lack of oxygen.Members of the 2nd Aerospace Medical Squadron are familiar with this
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1/27
2012
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A day in the life of a B-52 pilot
His alarm clock rings long before the sun comes up. Pushing snooze isn't an option, as this B-52H Stratofortress pilot has a mission to fulfill. His morning briefings begin at 4 a.m.Capt. Kristopher Rorberg, 2nd Operations Support Squadron instructor pilot, is ready to complete any mission put in front of him. "I've always wanted to join the Air
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1/26
2012
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Staying fit to fight
Physical fitness is a big part of the Air Force. It's implemented the moment Airmen begin basic training. Once operational, physical training can make or break a successful career. Every Airman is expected to meet the minimum PT standards, and not meeting those standards can result in being denied promotion, special duties, re-enlistment and
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1/26
2012
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Office-on-wheels redeploys from 332nd AEW
When the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing moved from Balad Air Base, Iraq to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, most personnel went from having an abundant amount of resources to a very limited supply. Fortunately for the 332nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, the Mississippi Air National Guard sent them a fully functional, portable
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1/24
2012
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Handpicked to serve
Respect, dedication and pride are just a few words that describe the Barksdale Honor Guard.The Honor Guard Airmen train hard on a daily basis to ensure every movement they make is precise. They perform various details including funerals, promotions, change of command ceremonies, retirements and retreats."Honor Guard Airmen are the best of the
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1/20
2012
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Keeping Barksdale healthy
Tucked away in a corner of the medical clinic here, a small office of Airmen carries out a big mission. Manned by only two people, the immunizations clinic provides one of the most important medical services offered at the facility."If medical members get sick, they can't do their jobs," said Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Baird, NCO-in-charge of
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1/20
2012
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Flight kitchen takes off at Barksdale
Now that the Red River Dining Facility is closed, many Barksdale Airmen use the food court at the Base Exchange or local restaurants for a quick bite to eat during lunchtime. Others don't have the option of leaving their shops. The Touch-n-Go Flight Kitchen is a resource for Airmen on the run or looking for convenience. The flight kitchen is a
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1/20
2012
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Plain clothes, special agent
Radio chatter fills the night air as a mix of red and blue lights swiftly illuminate the neighborhood. Yellow police tape sways as an individual in plain clothes glides under the plastic boundary. The figure stops a few feet short of a series of dark spots on the concrete and pulls out a flashlight. The spots disappear, and in their place, a trail
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1/20
2012
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Be Aware of the Signs
Suicide affects everyone. When someone commits suicide, friends and family are left in shock. Sadness and anger are common feelings felt by all. Oftentimes; those close to the suicide victim question themselves and wonder why the decision to commit suicide was even a thought in the first place?"Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary
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1/14
2012
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Maintenance keeps B-52s mission ready
Members of Team Barksdale look to the sky as an instant roar is heard from the jet engine. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a B-52!According to the Air Force Web site, a total of 744 of the planes were manufactured with the last one built in 1962. With that being said, there is only one way these planes were able to soar the skies for more than 50
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1/13
2012
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